Marcus Stroman

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Chicago Cubs Starting Pitcher Age: 30-228d Exp: 7.026 Years Bat/Throw: Right/Right
Drafted: Round 1 (#22 overall), 2012 College: Duke Agent(s): (Klutch Sports Group)
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  • Current Contract

    Marcus Stroman signed a 3 year / $71,000,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $71,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $23,666,667. In 2022, Stroman will earn a base salary of $25,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $25,000,000.

    Contract: 3 yr(s) / $71,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $23,666,667
    Free Agent: 2025 / UFA
    Year   Age Base Salary Luxury Tax Salary Payroll Salary Adjusted Salary Yearly Cash
    2022 Contract details by year 31 $25,000,000 $23,666,667 $25,000,000 $25,000,000 $25,000,000($25,000,000)
    2023 Contract details by year 32 $25,000,000 $25,000,000 $25,000,000 $25,000,000($50,000,000)
    2024 Contract details by year 33 $21,000,000 $21,000,000 $21,000,000 $21,000,000($71,000,000)
    2025 Free Agent Year 34 UFA  
    Contract Notes:
    • Opt-out available after 2023
    • 2024 salary escalates:
      $2M each for 160 innings in 2022, 2023
    Sources: MLB contract specifics generally collected from Baseball Prospectus & Rotoworld.

    Previous Contracts

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    2021-2021

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $18,900,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $18,900,000
    Free Agent: 2022 / UFA

    2020-2020

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $12,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $12,000,000
    Free Agent: 2021 / UFA

    2019-2019

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $7,400,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $7,400,000
    Free Agent: 2021 / UFA

    2019-2019Retained

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $4,853,760
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $4,853,760
    Free Agent: 0 / UFA

    2018-2018

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $6,500,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $6,500,000
    Free Agent: 2021 / UFA

    2017-2017

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $3,400,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $3,400,000
    Free Agent: 2021 / UFA

    2016-2016

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $515,900
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $515,900
    Free Agent: 0 / UFA

    2015-2015

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $514,700
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $514,700
    Free Agent: 0 / UFA

    2014-2014

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $500,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $500,000
    Free Agent: 0 / UFA

    2012-2012Signing Bonus

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,800,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $1,800,000
    Free Agent: 0 / UFA

  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    2012 Player Cash Earnings - $1,800,000 - $1,800,000
    2014 Player Cash Earnings $371,584 - - $371,584
    2015 Player Cash Earnings $514,700 - - $514,700
    2016 Player Cash Earnings $515,900 - - $515,900
    2017 Player Cash Earnings AL GOLD GLOVE:P $3,400,000 - - $3,400,000
    2018 Player Cash Earnings $6,500,000 - - $6,500,000
    2019 Player Cash Earnings $2,546,240 - - $2,546,240
    2019 Player Cash Earnings $4,853,760 - - $4,853,760
    2020 Player Cash Earnings $1,061,360 - - $1,061,360
    2021 Player Cash Earnings $18,900,000 - - $18,900,000
    Est. Earnings
    (8 seasons)    		 $38,663,544 $1,800,000 - $40,463,544
    2022 Player Cash Earnings $25,000,000 - - $25,000,000
    2023 Player Cash Earnings $25,000,000 - - $25,000,000
    2024 Player Cash Earnings $21,000,000 - - $21,000,000
    $109,663,544 $1,800,000 - $111,463,544
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    5 seasons Player Cash Earnings $16,155,944 $1,800,000 - $17,955,944
    3 seasons Player Cash Earnings $22,507,600 - - $22,507,600
    * denotes deferred payment

  • Transactions

    Dec 1 2021Signed a 3 year $71 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
    Nov 11 2020Signed a 1 year $18.9 million contract with New York (NYM)
    Oct 31 2020New York (NYM) extended an $18.9 million Qualifying Offer
    Aug 10 2020Opted out of 2020 season (COVID-19)
    Jan 10 2020Signed a 1 year $12 million contract with New York (NYM), avoiding arbitration
    Jul 28 2019Traded to New York (NYM) from Toronto (TOR) with cash considerations for Anthony Kay and Simeon Woods-Richardson
    Jan 11 2019Signed a 1 year $7.4 million contract with Toronto (TOR), avoiding arbitration
    Feb 15 2018Signed a 1 year $6.5 million contract with Toronto (TOR), settling in arbitration
    Feb 14 2017Signed a 1 year $3.4 million contract with Toronto (TOR), settling in arbitration
    Mar 4 2016Signed a 1 year $515,900 with Toronto (TOR)
    Mar 3 2015Signed a 1 year $514,700 contract with Toronto (TOR)
    Jul 3 2012Signed a contract with Toronto (TOR)
    Jun 24 2012Drafted by Toronto (TOR): Round 1 (#22 overall)

  • Injuries

    A look at the injuries for Marcus Stroman, and the financial implications.

  • 2022 Player Rankings

    A visual look at how Marcus Stroman ranks across the league, conference, division, and team.

     

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    Statistics

    Season Team GP GS IP H R ER BB K HR W L S ERA WHIP WAR
    2021 NYM 33 33 179.0 161 70 60 44 158 17 10 13 0 3.02 1.145 3.32
    2019 NYM 32 32 184.1 183 77 66 58 159 18 10 13 0 3.22 1.307 3.21
    2018 TOR 19 19 102.1 115 68 63 36 77 9 3 9 0 5.54 1.476 0.19
    2017 TOR 34 33 201.0 201 82 69 62 164 21 13 9 0 3.09 1.308 5.72
    2016 TOR 32 32 204.0 209 104 99 54 166 21 9 10 0 4.37 1.289 1.45
    2015 TOR 4 4 27.0 20 5 5 6 18 2 4 0 0 1.67 0.963 1.34
    2014 TOR 32 20 130.2 125 56 53 28 111 7 11 6 1 3.65 1.171 1.88
    Totals 186 173 1028.1 1,014 462 415 288 853 95 60 60 1 3.63 1.266 17.11

  • Calculated Market Value

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    Previous Contract

    • Free Agent:
    • Avg. Salary: -
    • MLB Rank: 0
    • SP Rank: 0

    Comparable Players

    We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Marcus Stroman to.

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    Base Calculated Value

    After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Stroman's current age (30), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

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    Statistical Comparisons

    Now we'll compare our variables and Stroman statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing:

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    Marcus Stroman's Calculated Market Value

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